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H.R. 2789 118th Congress House

American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy on efforts to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 20, 2023 Introduced by: Greg Stanton Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov
International Affairs Border security and unlawful immigrationCaribbean areaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substances
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International exchange and broadcastingInternet, web applications, social mediaLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMexicoSanctionsSpacecraft and satellitesTelephone and wireless communication
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 8, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 25, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 19 (Roll no. 282). (text: CR H4136)
Jun 25, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 25, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4140-4141)
Jun 25, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 25, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2789.
Jun 25, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4136-4137)
Jun 25, 2024
Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 29, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 25, 2024 House · vote #282 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 368–19 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 8, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act

This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean.

The bill requires the Department of State to

  • submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking,
  • conduct a feasibility study on certain space-based telecommunications technologies for Mexico and the countries of Central America and the Caribbean, and
  • conduct a review related to expanding financial access to the countries of the Caribbean.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2789: American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2789/
MLA
"H.R. 2789: American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2789/.
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H.R. 2789, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2789/.
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[H.R. 2789: American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2789/)
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